Lung Oncology Medical Science Liaison — Field Partner

Astrazeneca; Bogotá; On-site; COP 90,000,000 - 150,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) focused on Lung Cancer to join our Medical Affairs team. This field-based role acts as a scientific partner, supporting strategies for pre-launch and newly launched products in the Oncology area.

You will build trusted relationships with healthcare professionals and experts, translate insights into action, and support evidence generation and patient access initiatives across the healthcare ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences (Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Biology, or related field).
• Minimum 1 year MSL experience in Oncology, solid tumors.
• Strong scientific knowledge and ability to engage credibly with healthcare professionals.
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking; translate insights into actions.
• Project management skills; able to work in a matrix environment.
• Professional proficiency in English, written and spoken.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Execute the Field Medical Strategic Plan and Medical Affairs strategy within the assigned therapeutic area and territory.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with healthcare professionals, scientific experts, and relevant healthcare stakeholders.
• Conduct high-quality scientific exchanges, providing balanced, evidence-based medical information.
• Engage with payers, decision-makers, government, patient advocacy groups, and other partners.
• Identify and communicate actionable scientific, medical, and healthcare insights.
• Organize scientific activities, including advisory boards and symposia.
• Support evidence-generation initiatives, including clinical studies, local research, publications, and RWE.
• Develop and execute key account plans for prioritized healthcare institutions with cross-functional teams.
• Identify opportunities and gaps in patient journeys and public policy.
• Support Early Access Programs and Special Importation with scientific support.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Access, Government/Policy, Commercial, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, and Compliance teams.
• Leverage digital and AI tools to enhance engagement and project execution.
• Ensure compliance with AstraZeneca policies and local regulations.

Skills

MSL experience

English proficiency

Science communication

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Oncology knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

AstraZeneca plc is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) focused on Lung Cancer to join our Medical Affairs team. This field-based role acts as a scientific partner, supporting strategies for pre-launch and newly launched products in the Oncology area.

You will build trusted relationships with healthcare professionals and experts, translate insights into action, and support evidence generation and patient access initiatives across the healthcare ecosystem.